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post 1704456811 08-01-2024, 04:28 PM
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Muscle building genetics vs high testosterone genetics

Q: What is the difference between good muscle building genetics and high testosterone genetics?

Context: I had a friend say I have good muscle building genetics, yet he seems to think he has higher testosterone than me.
He thinks his workouts are pure science based, yet his results leave a lot to be desired. He's reasoned it is because his muscle building genetics are bad. I personally believe his test levels are low (he used to have literal man boobs but not anymore).
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higher testosterone = the ability to carry more muscle mass

i'd argue that they're one in the same
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post 1704457281 08-01-2024, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig⏩
higher testosterone = the ability to carry more muscle mass

i'd argue that they're one in the same
Pretty much this. Does your friend mean genetics in general? Because that would make more sense. Sometimes you can have high testosterone and be naturally leaner without carrying tons of muscle mass, but he'd looked ripped and still look strong.
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Originally Posted By DeadlyStriker⏩
Pretty much this. Does your friend mean genetics in general? Because that would make more sense. Sometimes you can have high testosterone and be naturally leaner without carrying tons of muscle mass, but he'd looked ripped and still look strong.
All he said was I have good muscle building genetics, but he was offended when I said it might be a difference in test levels.
I believe he was arguing I won the genetic lottery, while he has to work extra hard to make gains.
He probably felt my 'test levels' comment was some kind of attack on his man hood, when it was not meant to be.
post 1704457471 08-01-2024, 04:44 PM
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High test will equal more muscle and less body fat. But it does not mean good muscle insertions and good bone structure.
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post 1704457571 08-01-2024, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
High test will equal more muscle and less body fat. But it does not mean good muscle insertions and good bone structure.
That's true, thanks. Though I dont believe he was referring to muscle insertions or bone structure seeing as I have small frame.
post 1704457581 08-01-2024, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted By BenchWorship⏩
All he said was I have good muscle building genetics, but he was offended when I said it might be a difference in test levels.
I believe he was arguing I won the genetic lottery, while he has to work extra hard to make gains.
He probably felt my 'test levels' comment was some kind of attack on his man hood, when it was not meant to be.
Yea well it could be low test by him, otherwise it's probably his training methodology. Most guys just don't know how to train which is why they barely make progress. Those are usually two of the bigger reasons why someone can't gain muscle.
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Originally Posted By BenchWorship⏩
That's true, thanks. Though I dont believe he was referring to muscle insertions or bone structure seeing as I have small frame.
Smaller frame is better, looks bigger with less work.
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